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Abdel Hay Zaqout, a member of the finance department of Hamas's military wing, the Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades, was killed two weeks ago in the strike on the vehicle in which senior Hamas leader Ra'ad Sa'ad was killed.
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IDF: Hamas military wing finance official Abdel Zaqout killed two weeks ago alongside Ra'ad Sa'ad
Zaqout was responsible for recruiting and transferring tens of millions of dollars to the Qassam Brigades to support its operations against Israel.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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The United States and Iran traded barbs at the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday over conditions for reviving nuclear talks, with the US saying it remains ready for direct negotiations and Iran rejecting Washington's terms.
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US, Iran clash at UN over nuclear talks | The Jerusalem Post
The two countries held five rounds of nuclear talks prior to a 12-day war between Iran and Israel in June, which Washington joined by striking Iranian nuclear sites.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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Libya’s army chief, Lt. Gen. Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, was killed in a plane crash in Turkey on December 23. He had been in Turkey for discussions along with a team from Libya. | Explainer
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Libya’s Army Chief Lt. Gen. Al-Haddad dies in Turkey crash | The Jerusalem Post
Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Haddad, Libya’s Army Chief, was killed in a plane crash in Turkey on December 23. His death marks a significant loss for the Libyan military and its efforts toward unity.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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New study uncovers how Herbert Siggelkow, a pharmacist, played a key role in the Nazi concentration camp system by controlling medical supplies and contributing to systemic neglect and experimentation
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Study reveals pharmacist’s role in Nazi camp medical system | The Jerusalem Post
The authors explore how pharmaceutical logistics and networks enabled neglect, experimentation, and killings in the camp medical system.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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Australia's most populous state on Wednesday passed sweeping new gun and anti-terror rules following the mass shooting on Bondi Beach, tightening firearm ownership, banning public display of terror symbols, and strengthening police power to curb protests.
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Australian state passes tougher gun, anti-terror laws | The Jerusalem Post
The New South Wales state parliament passed the Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill early morning after the upper house approved the bill by 18 votes to eight during an emergency sitting.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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Belgium has officially joined the International Court of Justice case initiated by South Africa, accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, the court announced on Tuesday.
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Belgium joins ICJ genocide case against Israel | The Jerusalem Post
South Africa initially brought the accusation against Israel before the court over alleged violations of the Genocide Convention in relation to the war in Gaza in December 2023.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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Syria sent its foreign and defense ministers to Moscow for talks with Russian officials on military, economic, and strategic cooperation following Assad’s fall.
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Vladimir Putin meets Syrian ministers for post Assad talks | The Jerusalem Post
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Syrian foreign and defense ministers.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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American conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson stood out in a depressingly crowded field, earning the ignoble ‘Antisemite of the Year’ award from StopAntisemitism, a US-based nonprofit group monitoring and exposing Jew hatred.
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Right-wing antisemitism must be confronted before it dominates Republican Party - editorial
The Republican Party has not become antisemitic. Its base remains solidly pro-Israel. Its elected officials reject Jew-hatred outright. But antisemitism does not need majorities to thrive.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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Australia cancelled the visa of a British national after he was charged with displaying a banned Nazi symbol.
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Australia cancels British national’s visa over Nazi symbol | The Jerusalem Post
"If someone comes here for hate, they can leave," Home Affairs Minister Bourke told the Australian Broadcasting Corp, referring to the British citizen.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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Beitar Jerusalem stunned host Maccabi Haifa 2-1 in Israel Premier League action as Ziv Ben Shimol scored the late winner at Sammy Ofer Stadium to snatch the three points and send the yellow-and-black faithful into delirium.
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Beitar Jerusalem edge Maccabi Haifa 2,1 on late goal | The Jerusalem Post
Combined with Beersheba’s loss, Jerusalem tightens title race • Maccabi Tel Aviv draws Netanya
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December 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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Ben Shapiro sparked a GOP civil war at AmericaFest, labelling Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens "frauds and grifters" for promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories.
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Ben Shapiro slams Tucker Carlson over antisemitism | The Jerusalem Post
Ben Shapiro sparked a GOP civil war at AmericaFest, labelling Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens "frauds and grifters" for promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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IDF announced its first graduating class of combat soldiers who completed a newly launched battlefield-focused paramedic course and will return to their home units as senior medical responders.
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IDF expands paramedic training to serving combat troops | The Jerusalem Post
“As staff, we repeatedly posed the reflective question, ‘Why am I here?’ Ultimately, they made the choice to leave, and they understand that their goal is to become life-saving medics.”
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December 24, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Attorney-General Ken Paxton announced on X/Twitter that he is taking legal action in the lawsuit involving the terrorist organization CAIR.
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Texas Attorney-General defends State's terrorist label for CAIR | The Jerusalem Post
"Radical Islamist terrorist groups are anti-American, and the infiltration of these dangerous individuals into Texas must be stopped," said Texas A-G regarding terrorist org. CAIR.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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Israel Post’s Philatelic Service has released a commemorative stamp marking the 100th anniversary of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
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Israel Post issues Hebrew University centennial stamp | The Jerusalem Post
University officials said the centennial marks both a reflection on past achievements, including ten Nobel Prizes and two Turing Awards, and a framework for future growth.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Just weeks after being honored in Paris for his "model strategy" against antisemitism, Waverley Mayor Will Nemesh faces the aftermath of the Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre.
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Jewish mayor’s anti-antisemitism effort before Bondi attack | The Jerusalem Post
“We had seen hate spreading through our communities. We knew then, as we know now, that hatred targeted towards the Jewish people never ends there," said Nemesh, Sydney Jewish mayor.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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A NIS 130 million battle for Israeli film: Minister Miki Zohar vs. the filmmaking community. As boycotts mount, the future of the industry hangs in the balance.
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Israeli cinema in crisis as government threatens funding | The Jerusalem Post
Israeli cinema is heading for a showdown as the culture minister threatens funding and sparks boycotts.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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US Supreme Court refused to let Trump send National Guard troops to the Chicago area as he expands the use of the military for domestic purposes in a growing number of Democratic-led jurisdictions.
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High Court bars Donald Trump from sending Guard to Chicago | The Jerusalem Post
"At this preliminary stage, the Government has failed to identify a source of authority that would allow the military to execute the laws in Illinois," the court's majority declared.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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When grief becomes a threat, repression follows. Iran’s crackdown after a Mashhad funeral shows how even mourning is treated as a crime. | Opinion
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Iran’s fear of grief, the Mashhad funeral crackdown | The Jerusalem Post
What began as mourning for a human rights lawyer in Mashhad exposed Iran’s familiar strategy of turning grief into a threat and protest into a crime.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Pope Leo criticized the governor of the US state of Illinois for signing a bill to allow some adults with a terminal illness to end their own lives with medical help, in an unusual political intervention by the church leader.
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Pope Leo XIV breaks protocol to oppose assisted dying | The Jerusalem Post
The Illinois bill, which takes effect next September, gives terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less the option to request a medical prescription to end their lives.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Florida's Catholic bishops are calling on US President Donald Trump to halt immigration enforcement activities until after the Christmas holidays.
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Bishops seek Christmas pause in immigration crackdown | The Jerusalem Post
"Such a pause would show a decent regard for the humanity of these families. Now is not the time to be callous toward the suffering caused by immigration enforcement," the bishops wrote.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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A heavy sense of mourning swept through Israeli sports media with the passing of Avi Meller at the age of 72, following a prolonged battle with skin cancer.
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Avi Meller dies: The voice of Israeli soccer legacy | The Jerusalem Post
One of the most veteran and recognizable broadcasters and soccer commentators in the country, Meller was regarded as one of Israel’s leading experts on world soccer.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Opinion: Netanyahu has perfected a perverse art: marketing perpetual conflict as inevitable, while trumpeting tactical battlefield gains as strategic achievements.
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Netanyahu’s permanent war strategy is failing Israel and US | The Jerusalem Post
Netanyahu has perfected a perverse art: marketing perpetual conflict as inevitable, while trumpeting tactical battlefield gains as strategic achievements.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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A new analysis done by Israel’s UN mission says nearly $100M a year of UN funding is spent on targeting Israel.
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UN spends $100 million in funding to target Israel | The Jerusalem Post
Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon told The Jerusalem Post that the figure reflects a network of UN bodies, committees, and mechanisms structurally embedded in the organization’s budget.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Opinion: The past week in Sydney was extremely heavy and all over the place – a real emotional roller coaster, complete with stomach-wrenching drops and loops.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Dozens of Jewish community leaders, Diaspora organizations, and Foreign Ministry officials gathered at a Jerusalem conference to improve communications between the parties.
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J50 first forum launched with worldwide Jewish communities | The Jerusalem Post
Members of the J50 forum, which was founded during the May International Conference Against Anti-Semitism, met from Sunday evening until Tuesday.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM